Valerie and kirk in richmond ballets romeo and juliet the two newlyweds will dance together with richmond ballet in one of the greatest love stories ever told, romeo and juliet. Valerie was a few years above maggie while attending the school of richmond ballet and watched her progress through the ranks of the school. The nutcracker is one of the most internationally recognized holiday standards. Richmond ballet company dancers valerie tellmann henning and kirk. Dec, 2018 tellmann henning showed them a nutcracker, and a classic pink ballet tutu, which she said took 50 hours to make. We asked the ballets valerie tellmannhenning about some of the shows more intriguing components. The last of his three ballets, it was first performed in december 1892. Richmond ballets valerie tellmann on say yes to the dress. A tearyeyed valerie tellmann henning accepts a rose from richmond ballet artistic director stoner winslett as she and her husband kirk henning are honored after the studio two performance friday. Ballet announces that company dancers valerie tellmannhenning, kirk. Valerie tellmannhenning, a former ballerina who performed as the. Newlyweds kirk henning and valerie tellmannhenning talk about their experiences being a married couple dancing together within the. The ballet company performing in this ballet video include richmond ballet. Richmond ballet presents the nutcracker with richmond symphony.
Richmond ballet, the state ballet of virginia, presents the. The nutcracker tells a story about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on christmas eve and wages a battle against the evil mouse king. Ballet master malcolm burn and valerie tellmann henning stopped by our vpm music studios to talk about this years production. Richmond ballet dancer valerie tellmann will appear on an upcoming episode of say yes to the dress. Storybook season 2012 holiday almanac style weekly. Dec, 2018 this years nutcracker features the companys full roster of professionals, 29 trainees, and more than 195 accomplished students from the school of richmond ballet and minds in motion. Richmond ballet company dancers valerie tellmann henning and kirk henning announce their retirement duration. The two members of richmond ballet grew up in different parts of the.
Valerie tellmannhenning, a former ballerina who performed as the sugar plum fairy and other leading roles in the nutcracker, says she did. This page features a ballet video titled richmond ballet company dancers valerie tellmann henning and kirk henning announce their retirement. Where strength and grace abound richmond family magazine. Hoffmanns 1816 fairy tale the nutcracker and the mouse king. Kennedy center for the performing arts presents the suzanne farrell ballet oct 6, 2016 richmond ballet opens the nutcracker today dec 14, 20. Dec 01, 2014 school of richmond ballet alum and current richmond ballet company dancer valerie tellmann and kirk henning as the sugar plum fairy and her cavalier. At 31 years old, she was comfortable in her career. Richmond ballet company dancers valerie tellmann henning. Ballet videos from performances, nutcracker, cinderella, swan lake and more. Richmond ballet company dancers valerie tellmannhenning and.
Richmond timesdispatch editorial the nutcracker richmond ballet bringing back beloved production. Valerie tellmann henning and kirk henning retirement video. Ability center audience delights in a taste of ballet. It is the most spectacular nutcracker i know, and my jaw remained dropped for the entire first act and most of the second. So comfortable that she decided to seek new artistic challenges. Cowgirl in rodeo, and the sugar plum fairy in the nutcracker. Valerie tellmann was once a young student in the school of richmond ballet, but now, shell take the stage as a member of our professional company, honoring 40 years of srb in saturdays gala. Richmond ballet, the state ballet of virginia, presents. Tellmann henning, who is the companys longest tenured dancer, began dancing at the school of richmond ballet in 1993 and advanced to apprentice in 1998. Heres a behindthescenes look at what goes into such a grand undertaking, as well as rare shots of the kingdom of sweets from a dancers perspective. With the support of her director, she decided to audition for the suzanne farrell ballet with the hope of juggling two. This season marks artistic director stoner winsletts 40th time staging her continually evolving, acclaimed version of the nutcracker, with the wonderful score by peter ilyich tchaikovsky.
Valerie tellmann and kirk henning work out at the barre during ballet class at the richmond ballet monday, february 2, 2015. Richmond ballet company dancer valerie tellmann remembers. Former richmond ballet student and trainee max follmer becomes a. When it comes to razzle dazzle nutcracker ballets, the richmond ballet, virginias professional dance company, knows how to deliver the goods. Ballet master malcolm burn and valerie tellmannhenning stopped by our vpm music studios to talk about this years production. Ballet, she had the opportunity to audition for the nutcracker and played a mouse. Former dancer and current public relations and contact manager, valerie tellmann henning, also entertained residents with the reading of her book richmond ballet the nutcracker, as told by the sugar plum fairy. Richmond ballet announces that company dancers valerie tellmannhenning, kirk henning, and thomas ragland will be retiring at the end of the 201617 season in may. Jul 24, 2019 valerie tellmannhenning, a former ballerina who performed as the sugar plum fairy and other leading roles in the nutcracker, says she did not know follmer very well, but she remembers that he stood out from other children in the production. Watch richmond ballet company dancers valerie tellmannhenning and kirk henning announce their retirement, part of ballethubs ballet video library. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. She led them in pronouncing words, such as pirouette, which means to spin, and. Valerie will be performing the prayer section from george balanchines mozartiana, alongside current srb students.
Richmond ballets valerie tellmann on say yes to the. Richmond ballets nutcracker richly done daily press. The nutcracker simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Visitors can enjoy many educational tutorials and tips for ballet technique, create and join discussions in the forums, and see nearby or search for dance schools, summer programs auditions and performances.
If youre off to see graeme murphys moving reimagaination of the nutcracker, nows the time to get acquainted with the story, which follows a ballerina, clara, through the glamour and romance, tragedy and travels of her life. Valerie tellmann takes a selfie wth her fiance kirk henning as they. Colette tellmann, valeries mom, had an inkling from the beginning. Artistic director rodney gustafson holds true to the original classical ballet, creating a traditional nutcracker set in victorian times. Ten nutcrackers ago, richmond ballet reimagined their classic christmas production from the ground up. Richmond ballets mission is to awaken and uplift the human spirit. See more ideas about ballet wedding, ballet and wedding inspiration. This time of year, community dance groups and the most prestigious ballet corps tell the story of a young girl. Dec 28, 2010 valerie tellmann who trained here and has been a company member for 10 years and kirk henning whom i have often seen dancing admirably with the suzanne farrell ballet in washington arent the strongest or the most brilliant dancers ive watched in this, but they use the music theatrically. To say that it embodies spectacle is a wild understatement. Valerie tellmannhenning and kirk henning retirement video. The love story behind youtubes coolest wedding dance. It tells the story of a little girl who goes to the land of sweets on christmas eve.
Nov 20, 2012 tellmann has played nearly every role in the nutcracker, from young clara to the sugar plum fairy. Shakespeares tragic tale is known for the emotions that rule the human soul. Richmond ballet s the nutcracker is a family affair. In this, the most traditional tale, clara and drosselmeyer travel together to the land of the sweets where the sugar plum fairy is reunited with her prince and where the magic happens. The ballet showcased a variety of props including pointe shoes, tutus and the iconic marley floor. Richmond ballet company dancer valerie tellmann remembers checking the casting list five times before it really sank in that she was going to dance the coveted role of clara in the nutcracker. For over 50 years, the ballet inspired by the hoffman tale has been delighting the hearts of children and grownups alike when the nutcracker is presented in montreal. Stanton welchs opulent new production promises everything you love about the nutcracker, brighter and more splendid than ever. Richmond ballet dancers valerie tellmann and thomas ragland inthe nutcracker. The school of richmond ballet alumni, 407 e canal st. Richmond ballet announces that company dancers valerie tellmann henning, kirk henning, and thomas ragland will be retiring at the end of the 201617 season in may. It offers colorful sets, costumes, live music, and.
Tellman, whos known for having a big, bright personality both onstage and off, will appear on the show with a few friendsincluding fellow richmond ballet dancersand family members and will choose. Rediscover the grand, rich sets by peter horne, the stunning costumes by francois barbeau and the magical lighting by nicolas cernovitch, which turn these festivities conceived by fernand nault into a true extrava. They spent most of their time together during this joyous and super exciting time for a child while performing with the professional company in the nutcracker. The school of richmond ballet alumni posts facebook. A tradition at the community concert hall, the nutcracker performed by the highlyacclaimed state street ballet of santa barbra will be returning to durango this december for four performances. Ballethub is an online education, news, event, and discussion resource for the art of ballet. Richmond ballet the nutcracker, as told by the sugar plum fairy, valerie tellmann features photographs from richmond ballet s production of the nutcracker, valerie s retelling of the famous. Houston ballets performances of the nutcracker generously sponsored by. Tellmannhenning, who is the companys longest tenured dancer, began dancing at the school of richmond ballet in 1993 and advanced to apprentice in 1998. Richmond ballet company dancers valerie tellmannhenning. Jul 25, 2018 richmond ballet s 20182019 season richmond ballet. Oct 22, 2015 valerie tellmanhenning talks about discovering ballet as a child, suzannes ability to draw the best out of her dancers, and the beautiful calm of performing. Sghs dance teacher valerie tellmann performs with richmond. Dancers in the nutcracker from virginia regional ballet.
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